Sexual Health in the News

Newsweek

New Data Suggests Gen Z Isn’t Shunning Sex After All

Gen Z is having partnered sex at rates similar to older generations, with findings showing that emotional connection and shared intimacy, not orgasm frequency alone, are the strongest drivers of sexual satisfaction. Research from the Kinsey Institute, an NCSH member, is featured.

AARP

I Was Told ‘Sex Is Bad’ Growing Up. Is There Hope for My Sex Life?

Experts say people who grew up with messages that sex is shameful can build a healthier, more fulfilling sex life by identifying where those beliefs came from, deciding whether they still align with their values, and intentionally replacing them with more positive, sex-affirming beliefs. NCSH arranged interviews with Jane Fleishman, Evelin Dacker, Rosara Torrisi, and Sari Cooper.

CNN

What Every Man Should Know About His Testicles, According to a Urologist

Regular testicular self-exams can help men identify changes early, and experts recommend getting any new lump, persistent pain, or change in size evaluated as soon as possible.